How to Remove Hair Dye Off Walls & Floors

Alec Preble

Hair dye is one of the most stubborn stains to remove from walls and floors. Your best bet is to try to remove the stains with a few household ingredients. Stains from red or brown hair dyes are easier to remove than stains from black dye, but be aware that there may be no way to remove old, deeply set or very dark stains.

Hair dye can cause permanent stains to some surfaces.

Painted Walls, Vinyl & Linoleum

Step 1

Treat the area quickly, as it will be more difficult to remove the stain once it has set.

Step 2

Apply a bit of rubbing alcohol to the stain and scrub it with a cotton ball until it fades.

Step 3

Soak a sponge in water and liquid dish detergent. Wipe the alcohol residue with the sponge.